Fremtidsrettede prosjekter ved SMS Arctic Emergency Operations Arctic Marine Operations Bård E. Bjørnsen Projects & Business Development Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre AS
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A 3 year project supported by The Research Council of Norway Open project presentation
A short project introduction Background: The ocean environment in Arctic waters is vulnerable Infrastructure for maritime response capability must reflect the expected growth of ship traffic in these waters Accidents happens, personnel should train to utilize available emergency response equipment in an optimal way Objective: Reduce risk for large oil spills from ship accidents in Arctic waters
Project partners Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre (SMS) MARINTEK Norwegian Coastal Administration Norwegian Coast Guard StatoilHydro, Total E&P Knutsen OAS Buksér og Berging, Østensjøs Rederi, Taubåtkompaniet Gard, Norwegian Hull Club, Skuld Ifremer (France) National Marine Research Institute (Japan) CNIIMF, Makarov Training Centre (Russian Federation) Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy (Russian Federation) Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (Germany)
Project schedule
WP 1 Drifting vessels Objectives: Improve existing models for drifting vessels. Verify and validate new model based on field test Estimate necessary holding power to stop drift motion Tasks: Review present knowledge and models Map ongoing activities by international partners Plan and perform field tests for drifting tankers Analyse results from drifting tests Update simulation models for drifting vessels Use new model in simulation of towing operations The Russian Oil-tanker Kaliningrad drifted in 2001 towards several submerged rocks. Photo: Norwegian Coast Guard.
WP 2 Disabled vessel Objective: Develop knowledge on motion of disabled vessel as a function of loading conditions, rest ship strength and environmental data Tasks: Evaluate characteristics of the tool Optimum Towing Support System (developed by National Maritime Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan) Towing exercise to verify models used by the tool Verification and validation of tool Preparing operational version of tool Test application of tool at Vardø VTS
WP 3 Emergency lightering in open sea Objective: Build model for simulation of emergency lightering in open sea under harsh weather conditions Tasks: Improve mathematical model to have realistic wave forces for ships in close proximity Further development of graphical models to illustrate relative motions in a realistic way Improve wave surface presentation between vessels Include shadowing effects on waves for vessels in close proximity
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WP 4 Best practice for towing of disabled vessel Objective: Propose a best practice for towing of large vessels having lost propulsion/steering function Tasks: Learning from previous accidents Include Arctic factors when planning an emergency towing operation Develop a first draft for a guideline on emergency towing in cold climate regions Prepare emergency towing to safe heaven Handling of emergency towing vessels (ETV) and disabled vessel in coastal waters Simulation model of KV Harstad shall be developed for use in towing course at SMS Develop a simulator based training course on Emergency Towing of disabled vessel
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Objective: WP 5 Emergency offloading tankers in ice Describe and rank different ways of performing an emergency offloading with respect to safety, environmental and cost aspects Tasks: Review of present knowledge and models Describe possible scenarios Select scenarios for case studies Run simulator studies of selected scenarios Analyse simulator study results Prepare draft guidelines for emergency offloading in ice covered waters Test guidelines using specific simulator scenarios Update guidelines and use them at a test course for emergency operations for tankers in ice Analyse course outcomes and update course content
WP 6 Collision scenario in Svalbard waters Objective: Tasks: Identify critical factors for successful emergency operations involving passenger vessel in Svalbard waters Review of existing knowledge Specification of possible scenarios Selection of scenarios to be studied Review of contingency plans for handling of emergencies in Arctic waters Prepare simulation exercise at SMS Verify exercise using experienced Coast Guard and Coastal Administration personnel Field observations of exercises run by NCA/NCC in Svalbard waters Revision of simulator exercise scenario(s) Application of scenario(s) to study influence of critical scenario parameters
WP 7 Dissemination Objective: Prepare material promoting the project and describing project results Objective: WP 8 Project administration Apply quality administration tools to obtain a successful project completion
Contacts for more information Tor Einar Berg, MARINTEK Email: toreinar.berg@marintek.sintef.no Bård E. Bjørnsen, Ship Manoeuvring Simulator Centre Email: bard@smsc.no Project website: www.arcemop.no